Here’s the last collection of photos from the Italy trip…although they’re very late and probably nobody cares now. Anyway, just for completeness…
In Florence lies the heart and soul of the Renaissance, with amazing art and architecture (this is NOT a trick shot).
Here's a detail of Florence's famous cathedral, known as the Duomo.
Incredible marble work everywhere, like this section of the floor inside the Duomo.
Some of the most famous sculptures in the world, like Perseus holding Medusa's head.
This cute little guy was perched atop a fountain in the Palazzo Vecchio, which is Florence's City Hall.
Dozens of leather vendors lined the streets near the Central Market.
Inside the Central Market itself, dozens of food stalls like this one.
Italians will eat almost anything...there are ears, hooves, tongues, testicles and, yes, penis visible in this photo.
The Palazzo Pitti was home to the ruling family when Florence was a city-state.
The Boboli Gardens were the backyard for the Palazzo Pitti.
From the high point of the Boboli Gardens, you can look out across the Tuscany hills.
The Baptistery is the oldest structure in Florence.
The interior of the Baptistery is decorated with stunning mosaics.
In the evening we wandered the charming squares and streets, trying out little cafes for dinner and taking in the sights.
Florence was a great finish to our European adventure, but we barely scratched the surface of Italy…can’t wait to go back.
Our next big trip will be to Disneyland in early December, but I may post a few brief things here between now and then. Arrividerci!
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